All Obituaries

Joseph L. Duncan Joseph L. Duncan of South Carolina, formerly of Penn Hills, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Joe was the beloved husband of Beverly (Barsditis) Duncan, and the late Janet (Hill) Duncan.  Loving father of William J. (Cynthia) Duncan.  Son of the late Johnnie H. and Gertrude (Gause) Duncan.  Brother to Jack T. (the late Phyllis) Duncan, Linda (the late Ralph) Uncapher, and Betty (the late John R.) Vandenberg.  Uncle of Cherie...

Joseph Dennis Zajdel Joseph Dennis Zajdel of Penn Hills, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 73.  Joey was a loving, caring supportive husband of 40 years to his wife Marion (Tornell) Zajdel.  He was the most amazing father, daddy, “Fozz” to his three daughters Becky Zajdel, Megan Zajdel, and Bethany (Mark) Ducruet.  Survived by his furrry companion Dala, and grand puppies Isabeau, Nutella, and...

Anna R. Schultz Anna Renda Schultz, (Anna Mae Renda) of Penn Hills, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Born January 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Costanzo) Renda.  Anna was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Mollica and is survived by a brother, Frank S. (Barbara) Renda, 3 nephews and 8 grand nieces and nephews.  Anna was active in numerous organizations including the Allegheny Federation of Woman’s Club. Visitation...

Carol Ann Renner Carol Ann Renner, of Wilkinsburg, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 81.  Carol is the beloved daughter of the late Darrell A. Renner and Lillian (Scliffet) Benson; step-daughter to the late Jack Benson.  Step-sister to Darrell A. Renner, Dennis O. Renner, and Trudy Renner Stensland.  Survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Private Service and Interment. Arrangements made by the Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home,...

Gilda E. “Gigi/Jill” Sozynski, Gilda E. Sozynski, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 78.  Gilda was the beloved wife to John Sozynski.  Loving mother to Marc Sozynski, and Christine (Michael) Ritz.  Grandmother to Gabriella.  Daughter of the late Guglielmo and Elisabetta (Vescio) Santucci.  Sister to Frank (Mollie) Santucci and Ralph Santucci.  Also survived by many nieces &...

Judith “Judy” M. Just Our dear Mother passed away on February 5, 2023.  She was the kindest, sweetest and most wonderful mother. Simply said, she treasured her family as she gave us the most loving upbringing imaginable as she was always there for us.  It is so hard to say goodbye to a wonderful woman and a beautiful mother, but we know she’s at peace and she is still an angel to us, just in a different way.  She will be deeply missed & loved by her...

Vitaliano Pizzonia, Sr. Vitaliano Pizzonia, Sr., of Verona, peacefully passed away on, Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 81.  He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Maria (Lazzaro) Pizzonia.  Loving father to Vitaliano (Tiffeney) Pizzonia, Jr., Jacklyn Ahern, Pasqualina (John) Jenkins, and the late Teresa Hawkins.  Grandfather to Victoria Pizzonia, Alexis Karalagas, Francesco Hawkins, Katarina Pizzonia, Vitaliano Pizzonia, III,...

Darwin “Jeff” D. Wylie Darwin “Jeff” Wylie, of Avonmore, PA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at the age of 71.  Jeff was the loving father to Jeffrey Wylie and Brandi (Joshua) Wylie-Crain. Grandfather to Ryder Crain and Eisley Crain. Beloved son of the late Darwin D. and Anna Mae (O’Block) Wylie.  Brother of Rick (Mary Ann) Wylie, Gary (Anita) Wylie, Danny Joe Wylie, Marie “Peaches” Shurina, Janet (Woody) Woodrow, and...

Dominic S. Schropp  September 20, 1954 - January 15, 2023   Dominic S. Schropp, 68, of Penn Hills passed away Sunday January 15, 2023.  Survived by his loving wife, Carla (Battisti) Schropp; four children: Nicole Schropp, James Schropp, Jami Young (son-law Bernard Young), and Angela Battisti; his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He was the brother of Fred Schropp and late Jayme Schropp Graf and brother in law of Leslie Schropp and also survived by many...

  Richard K. Malley August 10, 1953- January 13, 2023   Richard Kenneth Malley passed away on Friday January 13, 2023, at the age of 69, surrounded by his children. Rick was the loving father of Richard Anthony, (Carrie McKee) Malley, Jodi Marie (Kent) Blum, Toni Marie LaFrankie and Angel Marie (Don) Kuhn and Tara Anzelone. He will be immensely missed by his grandchildren who he called, and video chatted with daily: Lexi, Anthony, Cooper, Cody, Melina, Maddox, Harper, and...